Seat suspended between crutches

a technology of crutches and seats, applied in the direction of convertible stools, chairs, etc., can solve the problems of fatigue, people's underarm soreness and upper body fatigue, and experience fatigue, so as to support users' weight and eliminate fatigue
US6397868B1Inactive Publication Date: 2002-06-04SMITH JOHN E
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Patents(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
SMITH JOHN E
Publication Date
2002-06-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A seat suspended between two crutches in the manner of a sling, to provide the user of the crutches with a place to rest. The seat is attached to both crutches of a pair of crutches used by an individual needing crutches. The seat is attached by one or more adjustable straps and / or release clips. The seat allows the user to rest his body weight on the seat thereby relieving the arms of the user without placing weight on the lower limbs. The crutches are fully usable in the normal manner for walking while the seat is attached and suspended from the crutches. The seat hangs below and behind the user when the crutches are used by the user for walking. The feet of the crutched are placed adjacent one another, while the tops of the crutches are spread apart to raise the seat into a usable height, while providing a stable base for supporting the user. The crutches are then angled slightly forward with the tops of the crutches in front of the user and the crutch feet behind the user. The user then lowers his weight onto the suspended seat and maintains his balance with his feet touching the ground. To continue walking, the user leans forward out of the crutches and shifts his weight to his arms.
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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to portable medical devices for ambulatory patients. More particularly, the present invention relates to accessories for aiding individuals who require the use of crutches.2. Description of the Related ArtAn individual who suffers a leg, foot, or ankle fracture or sprain may require the use of crutches in order to remain mobile. Others may require long term or permanent use of crutches. In the treatment of a lower body injury or permanent disability where a conventional pair of crutches are required to provide support, a level of fatigue is incurred when the upper body must compensate for the lower body's inability to support weight. When using a pair of crutches many people complain of underarm soreness and upper body fatigue. The fatigue is caused by the constant use of the arms with the aid of the crutches to support weight.To attempt to relieve arm fatigue, it is common for people on crutches to lean on th...

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